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Ryanair window blowout: NTSB finds fatigue and maintenance l

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Latest: Ryanair passenger lawsuit follows mid-air window breach

The technical investigation into the July 10, 2026, window blowout on Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air flight FR1879 has expanded to include specific maintenance deficiencies. While initial findings suggested a bird strike d

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Paramount-Warner merger delayed, trial set for March 2027

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Latest: Paramount Skydance seeks $1.88 billion bond over merger delay

Paramount Global, through its Skydance unit, and Warner Bros. Discovery have postponed their $110–$111 billion merger until at least 1 June 2027, pending a U.S. antitrust lawsuit brought by a coalition of twelve states l

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EES delays persist; nine states seek extension of biometric

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Latest: European airports face major delays due to new EU Entry/Exit System

Since the full rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) in April 2026, queues of up to five hours have persisted at major Schengen airports and land crossings. While the European Commission has maintained the system for

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Tourism surges in Goa and Portugal

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Latest: Portugal tourism sees resident growth and foreign stay decline in June 2026

In early July 2026 Goa reported over 10 million tourists, driven by interest in its heritage sites. Portugal’s tourism sector continued its record growth, with 32.5 million visitors in 2025 generating €29 billion, accoun

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Ryanair disputes with EU regulators, warns passengers

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Latest: Ryanair refuses to hold flights for passengers delayed by EU entry‑exit system

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has continued to press the EU over recent regulatory changes. Following his July‑26 warning that the new hand‑bag rule could inflate displayed fares – a €20 base fare might appear as €80 once